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Social media reacts as Texas A&M’s CFP hopes take hit after postponement of game vs. Ole Miss
By Sydney Hunte
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Texas A&M and Ole Miss were set to meet on Saturday, but the game has been postponed as COVID-19 issues were discovered in the Rebels football program.
That’s not good news for the Aggies, especially with them at No. 5 in the College Football Playoff rankings. Not only will they be the only team in the conference besides Ole Miss that will finish with 9 regular-season games, but they will be forced to end their season against Tennessee. If A&M struggles with the Vols—who have lost 6 in a row by double digits—it’s likely it will be punished by the Playoff committee. Even a blowout will do Jimbo Fisher’s team little good in the eyes of the committee with it projected to be a heavy favorite in Knoxville on Dec. 19.
It’s certainly a rough spot to be in for everyone involved with the Aggies program, and the reaction of the postponement was swift on social media. Many wondered if A&M would stay alive in the CFP race with only 1 game left:
There is still time to schedule Texas A&M vs. Coastal Carolina for Saturday.
— Brandon Zimmerman (@BZSEC) December 8, 2020
Gotta think Texas A&M’s playoff hopes may have ended with the Ole Miss postponement.
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) December 8, 2020
You also have to figure Texas A&M losing the Ole Miss game hurts the Aggies' chances of sneaking into the College Football Playoff at least somewhat.
Tough deal for TAMU.
— Thomas Goldkamp (@ThomasGoldkamp) December 7, 2020
Let the Aggies and Buckeyes play for the 4th playoff spot. #TAMUvsOSU
— ?emily? (@emilyofeasttx) December 8, 2020
Ok let’s say Michigan can’t play – and call me crazy here but – could we make Ohio State/A&M at Kyle Field happen??? ?
— Kayce Smith (@KayceSmith) December 7, 2020
Idea: if Ohio state gets their game cancelled, neutral field game between A&M and Ohio state. Both teams were scheduled for a home game so this seems like the best option for this potential game
— Aggie Hot Takes (@aggiehottakes) December 8, 2020
Ohio state VS Texas A&M please and thank you. https://t.co/5QXHhznltx
— Buckeye Nation??? (@jbailey1713) December 8, 2020
Somebody make Texas vs Texas A&M happen this weekend, thanks.
— Raheel Ramzanali – City Cast Houston Podcast (@The_Raheel) December 8, 2020
Texas A&M just got saved from prime time Lane Kiffin things happening and their season being blown up lol https://t.co/m48ItJS1kB
— Dos (@JDejuan2) December 7, 2020
Ohio State vs Texas A&M if Michigan can’t go. Let’s get dangerous https://t.co/dPYFD0WpWv
— Forever Trill?? ?? ?? (@mccauley713) December 7, 2020
We’ll see what happens with A&M, but the SEC will have to sign off on any additional games the Aggies may want to play. Things could get interesting over the next few days.
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
